PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Mission Statement

Union Colony Preparatory School involves students in educational experiences that prepare them to excel in college or other post-secondary educational endeavors. To accomplish this mission, Union Colony provides:

·         A cross-disciplinary exchange of knowledge among core subject areas including fine arts, international languages, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies;

·         A rigorous and challenging approach to thinking and learning;

·         A strong focus on the processes and products of problem solving;

·         An environment which fosters connections with teachers, other students and the community by limiting the size of the student body; and

·         More continuity for students with a grade eight through twelve structure.

The educational program at Union Colony Preparatory School prepares responsible, self-directed learners capable of excelling in a college environment. The program supports student success in college or other post-secondary educational endeavors by implementing a dynamic curriculum that integrates appropriate disciplines to teach learning processes and problem-solving skills. Content knowledge is rigorously supported by requiring all students to take four years of core subject area classes in grades eight through eleven, and apply that content to solve applied problems through a cross-disciplinary approach.

Elective courses in the core subject areas are offered for students to expand their skills and knowledge or to prepare for Advanced Placement or college classes their senior year. Throughout a student's experience at Union Colony, emphasis is placed on the organizational and study skills necessary for success in a college environment.

The senior year combines the key elements of the Union Colony Preparatory School eight-eleven curriculum with those skills necessary for the student to excel in the college experience. Every senior is required to complete a minimum of two Advanced Placement courses or comparable college courses. In addition, as a graduation requirement, each senior is required to complete the senior seminar class, which will include researching, writing and presenting a thesis based on a problem statement. The student will work with a staff advisor to develop a research committee, consisting of parent/guardian, community and staff members who will evaluate the thesis organization, topic development, presentation and writing skills, and content knowledge.